Luce assesses the civilian accord alongside continuing ship attacks

A U.S. paper stated that Western firms had helped develop Iraq’s chemical capability, sometimes knowingly. Its internal assessment reinforced concerns about the foreign supply chain behind attacks...

ICRC President Alexandre Hay appealed to governments about the safety of Iraqi prisoners held in Iran. The organization said earlier appeals had produced only temporary improvements.

Shultz welcomed restored U.S.–Iraqi diplomatic relations in talks with Aziz. He also reiterated opposition to chemical warfare, illustrating that condemnation did not end Washington’s rapprochement...

European Community leaders pledged to work for an early settlement and support efforts to limit the conflict, according to the subsequent British parliamentary account.

Iran reported preliminary pipeline arrangements and a trade agreement with Turkey during Mousavi’s visit. Economic ties offered routes beyond the threatened Gulf.

Iran reported an Iraqi attack on the unfinished Bushehr nuclear plant; Iraq denied it. The disputed strike extended concern to major construction infrastructure.

Britain issued updated guidance to shipowners and seafarers about the threat from the Iran-Iraq conflict, according to a later parliamentary answer.

The UN published the report of its January mission on prisoners of war in Iran and Iraq. The report brought the treatment and prolonged detention of captives into the international diplomatic record.

MEES reported that the Majlis budget committee reduced projected 1985–86 oil revenue to $17.5 billion, below the draft’s $20 billion. Revenue expectations shaped wartime spending choices.

Iran reported Iraqi aircraft striking a gasoline pumping station near Ahvaz and damaging steel-plant units. Energy and industrial facilities faced attacks alongside towns.